2006 House Bill 6009 / Public Act 564

Expand prior offence drunk driving penalties

Introduced in the House

April 27, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Kevin Elsenheimer (R-105)

To make a third drunk driving offence anytime during a person's life a felony, potentially subject to up to five years in prison. Under current law this applies to a third offense within 10 years.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 14, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 21, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 22, 2006

Passed in the House 102 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 27, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 20, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 28, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 29, 2006

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To make a third drunk driving offence anytime during a person's life a felony, potentially subject to up to five years in prison. Under current law this applies to a third offense within 10 years.

Received in the House

Nov. 29, 2006

Dec. 13, 2006

Passed in the House 105 to 3 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2006